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Meta to cut 10% of workforce, laying off 8,000 amid AI-driven tech industry shifts

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18 May 2026
New York Post
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Meta announced it will reduce its global workforce by 10%, cutting nearly 8,000 jobs as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence. This move is part of a broader tech industry trend where companies are shedding staff to fund AI development, with over 110,000 tech layoffs in 2026 so far. Employees face a harsh and impersonal layoff process, often learning of their job loss via email after losing system access. Meta’s increased AI spending and job cuts reflect a major industry pivot, but create significant uncertainty and stress for workers.

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